Every season the Social Team work to provide a full program of ride-outs and social evenings to give members the opportunity to discuss skills and motorcycle training.
See our events calendar for details.
Message to members of NAM from the Membership Secretary
Greetings all!
When I agreed to take over the role of Membership Secretary at the AGM last year my vision of the coming year was one of getting to know people, putting names to faces and meeting as many members as possible at ride-outs, monthly meetings and training events.
Events transpired and knocked all of that on the head. It caught us all by surprise. Nobody had thought to plan ahead for the eventuality that all social contact might be forbidden for the whole of the riding season. Even just riding a motorcycle for pleasure was, for a while, not allowed.
So, it is testament to the good will and patience of all our members that there are over 200 people who have renewed their membership subscription to IAM and who continue to be a part of NAM.
It has been a year where, admittedly, there has been little activity for established members of the club. Training of associates has continued, but for the rest of the membership it has been a quiet year. Most of us will doubtless have been out on our bikes, but the camaraderie of group rides has been sadly missing.
We clearly need a Plan B if we are to maintain our healthy membership numbers. Thought is now being given to finding different ways of helping members to feel part of a club and to take part in activities that can go ahead with or without the restrictions imposed by COVID.
Thank you all for your patience and for continuing to be part of IAM and NAM. Keep safe, both on and off your bike. I hope that next year will bring good news and increased opportunities for us to interact as a community of bike enthusiasts.
P.S. Don't miss out on the chance to take part in our latest membership survey. Please send an email to
Email me
for details.
Meetings
Updated June 29, 2019
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to make friends, share experiences and to catch up on club news.
During the winter months, meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month and often feature a presentation by a guest speaker. Previous speakers have included:
i2i Motorcycle Academy
Great North Air Ambulance Service
Everyone is welcome at our monthly meetings. Please feel free to come along and have a look at us! Check out our social event listing page
for details.
During the summer we prefer to be out on our motorbikes! Meetings take the form of evening rides, BBQs, chip shop runs, poker runs, treasure hunts, etc
Rideouts
Updated June 29, 2019
Our group rideouts take place on the first and third Sunday of each month throughout the ‘biking season’.
All rides are considered ‘Green Badge’ events; the standard of riding must be commensurate with membership of NAM and the IAM. Your motorcycle must be taxed, insured and have a current MOT (if appropriate).
Category 1 rides
Category 1 rides are aimed at riders who are still undergoing IAM Roadsmart training and who may be new to group riding. Observers will be more than happy to offer support and feedback.
Rides are typically 100-150 miles with several refreshment stops. They provide an opportunity for members to get used to the Drop-Off System.
Category 2 rides
Our Category 2 rides are usually 150-200 miles with fewer stops.
Riders wishing to take part must have passed their IAM Roadsmart test or have had their riding assessed by an Observer. This assessment can take place during a Category 1 Ride or one of our summer evening rides.
Guests
Riders who do not hold an advanced riding qualification, and who are not members of the IAM, are welcome to join one Category 1 ride.
Advanced riders and current IAM members may join a Category 2 ride at the discretion of the Rideout Coordinator or Ride Leader.
All guests must make themselves known to the Rideout Coordinator or Ride Leader before the start of the ride.
Membership
Updated November 16, 2020
Subscription Renewals
Annual membership renewal is £20, due at the beginning of January. Prompt payment ensures that Training and Social teams can budget for and plan activities for the year.
Standing order forms and details of BACS transfers are available here
.
Subscription renewal forms, expenses forms and incident forms may be downloaded from the membership resources page
.
1-2-1 Training
All members are entitled to 1-2-1 refresher rides with an Observer. You do not need to contribute towards your Observer’s costs! This is one of the benefits included in your NAM subscription.
If it has been some time since you have taken your IAM Advanced Roadsmart test, or you just want a refresher ride, contact a member of the Training Team.
Did you know?
All members of the Committee, Training Team and Observers have their riding skills re-assessed every year. Book your free re-assessment!
Help us to go further
Updated June 29, 2019
The success of Northumbria Advanced Motorcyclists is due the generosity of its members; riders and friends who freely give their time and exerptise to help other motorcyclists and to support club events.
Whatever your strengths, whether creative, mechanical, good at writing or good with people, get involved! Contact a member of our marketing, social or training teams to find out what they are working on and how you can help.
EasyFundrasing
73 Members are collecting free donations everytime they shop on-line. These donations go directly towards helping us to promote motorcycle road safety.
If NAM has helped you to improve your riding skills, please consider joining EasyFundraising so that we may help other riders.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK tax-payer, NAM could claim back £5 tax on your subsciption from HMRC. That would make your subscription worth £25 to the club.
£5 may not sound like a lot but, across the entire membership, gift aid could make a significant contribution to club funds.
Lead a ride
Share your favourite motorcycle route with other members of the club.
For more information, contact the Rideout Coordinator.
Archives
Updated November 15, 2020
Newsletter Archive
Feeling nostalgic? All back issues
of Riders' Chronicles and NAM Newsletters are available to download from our archive.
Social
Every season the Social Team work to provide a full program of ride-outs and social evenings to give members the opportunity to discuss skills and motorcycle training.
See our events calendar for details.
Meetings
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to make friends, share experiences and to catch up on club news.
During the winter months, meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month and often feature a presentation by a guest speaker. Previous speakers have included:
Everyone is welcome at our monthly meetings. Please feel free to come along and have a look at us! Check out our social event listing page for details.
During the summer we prefer to be out on our motorbikes! Meetings take the form of evening rides, BBQs, chip shop runs, poker runs, treasure hunts, etc
Rideouts
Our group rideouts take place on the first and third Sunday of each month throughout the ‘biking season’.
All rides are considered ‘Green Badge’ events; the standard of riding must be commensurate with membership of NAM and the IAM. Your motorcycle must be taxed, insured and have a current MOT (if appropriate).
Rides are typically 100-150 miles with several refreshment stops. They provide an opportunity for members to get used to the Drop-Off System.
Riders wishing to take part must have passed their IAM Roadsmart test or have had their riding assessed by an Observer. This assessment can take place during a Category 1 Ride or one of our summer evening rides.
Guests
Riders who do not hold an advanced riding qualification, and who are not members of the IAM, are welcome to join one Category 1 ride.
Advanced riders and current IAM members may join a Category 2 ride at the discretion of the Rideout Coordinator or Ride Leader.
All guests must make themselves known to the Rideout Coordinator or Ride Leader before the start of the ride.
Membership
Subscription Renewals
Annual membership renewal is £20, due at the beginning of January. Prompt payment ensures that Training and Social teams can budget for and plan activities for the year.
Standing order forms and details of BACS transfers are available here .
Discounts
Don’t forget that your membership of Northumbria Advanced Motorcyclists entitles you to some great discounts from local businesses!
Resources
Subscription renewal forms, expenses forms and incident forms may be downloaded from the membership resources page .
1-2-1 Training
All members are entitled to 1-2-1 refresher rides with an Observer. You do not need to contribute towards your Observer’s costs! This is one of the benefits included in your NAM subscription.
If it has been some time since you have taken your IAM Advanced Roadsmart test, or you just want a refresher ride, contact a member of the Training Team.
Did you know?
All members of the Committee, Training Team and Observers have their riding skills re-assessed every year. Book your free re-assessment!
Help us to go further
The success of Northumbria Advanced Motorcyclists is due the generosity of its members; riders and friends who freely give their time and exerptise to help other motorcyclists and to support club events.
Whatever your strengths, whether creative, mechanical, good at writing or good with people, get involved! Contact a member of our marketing, social or training teams to find out what they are working on and how you can help.
EasyFundrasing
73 Members are collecting free donations everytime they shop on-line. These donations go directly towards helping us to promote motorcycle road safety.
If NAM has helped you to improve your riding skills, please consider joining EasyFundraising so that we may help other riders.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK tax-payer, NAM could claim back £5 tax on your subsciption from HMRC. That would make your subscription worth £25 to the club.
£5 may not sound like a lot but, across the entire membership, gift aid could make a significant contribution to club funds.
Lead a ride
Share your favourite motorcycle route with other members of the club.
For more information, contact the Rideout Coordinator.
Archives
Newsletter Archive
Feeling nostalgic? All back issues of Riders' Chronicles and NAM Newsletters are available to download from our archive.
Rideout Routes
If you’re stuck for somewhere to go this weekend, check out our archive of great motorcycle rides in the Northeast.
If you have a favourite route that you would like to share, please submit it to Email me .